Automatic air vent

ABSTRACT

The present invention provides an automatic air vent for heating a cooling systems that can be remotely controlled. The automatic air vent comprises a cover having vent louvres installed thereon and an integral motor attached to the louvres via a piston arm. The piston arm is configured to adjust the vent louvres toward an open or closed position and is controlled either through a remote controller or a manual switch. In one embodiment, there are temperature and motion sensors disposed on the cover that are in communication with the motor, configured to automatically adjust the louvres based on air flow and ambient temperature. The vent louvres are designed to create an airtight seal to prevent air leakage. The automatic air vent can also have an air filter installed thereon.

BACKGROUND

Traditional air vents for home and office heating and cooling systems can be difficult to adjust. Many vents use small manual latches to move the vent louvres between an open and closed position and the latches are often difficult to maneuver. This is especially true for vents that are located in hard to reach places such as adjacent to floorboard or on a ceiling, which can require users to crouch down or use of a ladder to reach. This can be difficult and dangerous for certain users, such as the elderly and disabled. Additionally, older vents are often incapable creating an airtight seal when switched to a closed position, leading to air leakage that can be wasteful and costly to a homeowner. Finally, traditional vents can be difficult to clean from accumulated dust. Accordingly, a ventilation system that provides for remotely controlled vent louvres that are removable and can accommodate an air filter for convenient cleaning is desired.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES

FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of multiple automatic air vents in open positions.

FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of the cables/strings of the automatic air vent.

FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of an air filter inserted into the automatic air vent.

FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of the automatic air vent in an open position allowing the passage of warm air.

FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of the automatic air vent in an open position allowing the passage of cool air.

DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION

Referring now to FIGS. 1-3, there are shown perspective views of multiple automatic air vents of the present invention. The automatic air vent comprises a cover installed at an opening of a ventilation system, the cover having vent louvres installed thereon configured to block or allow airflow therethrough. There is an integral motor is operably connected to the louvres via a piston arm. The piston arm adjusts the louvres toward an open or closed position. The motor can be controlled either via a manual switch or a remote control, allowing a user to adjust the vent louvres close by or at a distance.

The louvres are configured to close with an airtight seal, preventing air leakage. This is economical both in reduced energy use and consequently in reduced energy costs. In one embodiment of the automatic air vents, there are cables secured at one end to the cover and another end to a ventilation duct that are configured to easily release and lower the cover and vent via a manual lever to allow for convenient cleaning of the louvres. In another embodiment of the automatic air vents, the cover is configured with slots to have a removable filter installed therein to collect dust and airborne particles from the airflow within the ventilation system.

Referring now to FIGS. 4 and 5, there are shown perspective views of the automatic air vent in an open position allowing the passage of warm or cool air. In one embodiment of the automatic air vents, there are motion and temperature sensors disposed on an interior surface of the cover and in communication with the motor. The motion and temperature sensors can be configured to automatically adjust the position of the louvres based on airflow and ambient temperature.

The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the present invention have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the present invention to the precise forms disclosed, and obviously many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. The exemplary embodiment was chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the present invention and its practical application, to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the present invention and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. 

1. A method for automatic air vents with a multi-mode device that allow vents to open and close when hot or cold air are blowing, tightly seal vent louvres when it close, and easily access to clean vent and filter.
 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the automatic air vent comprises a cover installed at an opening of a ventilation system. The cover having vent louvres installed thereon configured to block or allow either warm or cool airflow through.
 3. The method of claim 2, wherein an integral motor is operably connected to the louvres via a piston arm. The piston arm adjusts the louvres toward an open or closed position. And the motor can be controlled either via a manual switch or a remote control, allowing a user to adjust the vent louvres close by or at a distance
 4. The method of claim 3, wherein the louvres are configured to close with an airtight seal, preventing air leakage.
 5. The method of claim 4, wherein one embodiment of the automatic air vents, there are cables secured at one end to the cover and another end to a ventilation duct that are configured to easily release and lower the cover and vent via a manual lever or a remote control to allow for convenient cleaning of the louvres.
 6. The method of claim 5, wherein another embodiment of the automatic air vents, the cover is configured with slots to have a removable filter installed therein to collect dust and airborne particles from the airflow within the ventilation system.
 7. The method of claim 6, wherein one embodiment of the automatic air vents, there are motion and temperature sensors disposed on an interior surface of the cover and in communication with the motor. The motion and temperature sensors can be configured to automatically adjust the position of the louvres based on airflow and ambient temperature.
 8. An apparatus for automatic air vents device with a multi-mode that allows vent to open and close when hot or cold air are blowing, tightly seal louvres device when it close, and easily access vents device to clean vent and filter.
 9. The apparatus of claim 7, wherein the automatic air vent comprises a cover installed at an opening of a ventilation system. The cover having vent louvres installed thereon configured to block or allow either warm or cool airflow through.
 10. The apparatus of claim 8, wherein an integral motor is operably connected to the louvres via a piston arm. The piston arm adjusts the louvres toward an open or closed position. And the motor can be controlled either via a manual switch or a remote control, allowing a user to adjust the vent louvres close by or at a distance.
 11. The apparatus of claim 9, wherein the louvres are configured to close with an airtight seal, preventing air leakage.
 12. The apparatus of claim 10, wherein one embodiment of the automatic air vents, there are cables secured at one end to the cover and another end to a ventilation duct that are configured to easily release and lower the cover and vent via a manual lever or a remote control to allow for convenient cleaning of the louvres.
 13. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein another embodiment of the automatic air vents, the cover is configured with slots to have a removable filter installed therein to collect dust and airborne particles from the airflow within the ventilation system.
 14. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein one embodiment of the automatic air vents, there are motion and temperature sensors disposed on an interior surface of the cover and in communication with the motor. The motion and temperature sensors can be configured to automatically adjust the position of the louvres based on airflow and ambient temperature. 